Water Softener Forum, Questions and AnswersInformation about water softeners, how to, repairs, and installationSat, 10 Dec 2016 02:34:56 +0000Sat, 10 Dec 2016 02:34:56 +0000Terry Love Plumbing & Remodel DIY & Professional Forumhttp://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?forums/water-softener-forum-questions-and-answers.22/
Removing Clack ValveSat, 10 Dec 2016 00:51:55 +0000http://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/removing-clack-valve.68131/
http://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/removing-clack-valve.68131/invalid@example.com (ElofEye)ElofEye
Does the entire control valve spin off or is that a nut holding it on? If that is a nut that needs loosened, I can't get it to budge. Is there a special wrench that I need?

Thanks]]>8Softener sizingFri, 09 Dec 2016 21:47:51 +0000http://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/softener-sizing.67994/
http://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/softener-sizing.67994/invalid@example.com (mccabegc)mccabegc
So I have moderately hard water. Just over 5gpg and a low iron content of of .26 mg/l, 3 full bathrooms and a family of 5.

I used the calculator on quality water's website which is a rough number at best. It won't allow me to put in exact numbers so it calculated approx 3000 grains per...

Softener sizing]]>15Water softener sizingFri, 09 Dec 2016 20:37:35 +0000http://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/water-softener-sizing.68133/
http://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/water-softener-sizing.68133/invalid@example.com (Jarniscipus)Jarniscipus
I am relocating a softener and iron filter in my house and as this is part of a complete redo of my mechanical room, I am having everything inspected and I am hung up on something.

My area code if I am reading it correctly (below) states that I need a 1" softener connection for my house because it has 3 bathrooms. Here is my dilemma. My house is plumbed right off the 1" well inlet with 3/4" - I have 3/4" going to the softener and the inlet on the softener is 3/4", it goes...

Water softener sizing]]>5Iron Filter bad smellFri, 09 Dec 2016 18:22:10 +0000http://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/iron-filter-bad-smell.68130/
http://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/iron-filter-bad-smell.68130/invalid@example.com (Kelvin Rempel)Kelvin Rempel
First time posting here. I have a Novo 465-100 Chem free iron filter in my house. I had the system installed 3 years ago. For the first year the system wasn't working well, every time it did a regeneration cycle we got air in our water lines. We contacted the manufacturer and were told we had a defective control head. A new one was installed and the water issues got a lot better but we still had slight staining in the sinks and toilet bowls. For the last year the system...

Iron Filter bad smell]]>4Installed new softener wrong, help?Fri, 09 Dec 2016 15:49:10 +0000http://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/installed-new-softener-wrong-help.68113/
http://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/installed-new-softener-wrong-help.68113/invalid@example.com (Sandrews)SandrewsInstalled new softener wrong, help?]]>11Settings for Fleck 7000SXT, 48,000 grain systemThu, 08 Dec 2016 18:10:54 +0000http://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/settings-for-fleck-7000sxt-48-000-grain-system.67376/
http://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/settings-for-fleck-7000sxt-48-000-grain-system.67376/invalid@example.com (sabre)sabre
I went with a Fleck 7000 SXT Meter Water Softener with 48,000 grain capacity. I am waiting for push on sharkbite connector/hoses and will install it this week. I wanted to try and get a jump on programming with the excellent help of the experts here. Here is my situation.

Settings for Fleck 7000SXT, 48,000 grain system]]>10Help with well water treatment in illinoisThu, 08 Dec 2016 17:38:20 +0000http://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/help-with-well-water-treatment-in-illinois.68105/
http://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/help-with-well-water-treatment-in-illinois.68105/invalid@example.com (Jrhenry24)Jrhenry24
I recently sent my well water to be tested at karlabs. I have a capital water softener set up with a fleck 5600 meter. It is approximately 13 years old. In the spring I would like to install a new pump, water tank, and any other filters that are necessary as well as do any repairs necessary to my softener and copper pipes. I am looking for suggestions on what I need to have good drinking water and regular water...

Help with well water treatment in illinois]]>5New Water Softener HelpWed, 07 Dec 2016 17:40:55 +0000http://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/new-water-softener-help.68076/
http://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/new-water-softener-help.68076/invalid@example.com (Boilers)Boilers
My Kenmore has bit the dust after 16 years, so I have been reading many of the threads here to assist in choosing and purchasing a replacement.

location is central Illinois
8 people in the home, 7 when my college kid is not home. This number will go down over the years.
2 full baths + 2 half baths + laundry room + dishwasher
City Water (no well)
Hardness level of 25 gpg

based on the formula to size a softener, the numbers work out to be: 8ppl X 60gal = 480 gallons/day X 25 hardness =...

New Water Softener Help]]>12Help Programming a Fleck 7000 SXTWed, 07 Dec 2016 03:18:39 +0000http://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/help-programming-a-fleck-7000-sxt.36828/
http://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/help-programming-a-fleck-7000-sxt.36828/invalid@example.com (batboy)batboy
I need some help setting up the machine to give me good salt efficiency. I probably won't be needing the whole 64k capacity right now.

I have 3 adults in the home using about 75 gal/ per day so that's 225 gal.

Hardness is 22 and I would like to regenerate every 9-10 days. I was thinking of setting the capacity of the machine at 40k. Am I thinking of this correctly?